Cold Prep Cook

Who We Are

Founded in 1986, Thomas Cuisine is an award-winning, privately held contract food service company. We advocate the healing power of whole foods and believe in preparing scratch-made cuisine fresh each day.

Every Thomas Cuisine team member is an ambassador, carrying out our mission, reflecting our values, and building relationships while "doing the right thing".

What’s in it for you

Pay : $20-22 / hr

Schedule : Friday - Tuesday from 5am - 1pm

Benefits :

Health InsuranceFree Employee Assistance Program to support mental health, financial, legal services and much more!On-Demand Pay Employee referral program Holiday Premium Pay when working a holiday (7 observed holidays)401k Eligible

The Cold Prep requires a friendly, outgoing person with the ability to communicate effectively while working in a professional manner.

The position requires that the employee maintains a high level of attention to detail at all times when executing recipes, snack preparation, and portioning.

The employee is expected to work as part of a team, but also possess the ability to function as a self-driven and independent component of the kitchen operation.

The position will require the ability to work mornings, evenings, holidays, and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities :

Serves meals and / or snacks by reviewing assigned tally sheets, snack lists, recipes, and portion guides; measuring, assembling, and combining ingredients;

and maintaining a sanitary station in accordance with standard food safety procedures.

• Attends to the detail and presentation of prepared snacks and menu items according to diet restrictions, allergies, and prescribed meal plans.
• Adheres to proper food handling, sanitation, and safety procedures.
• Stores leftovers according to established standards.
• A clear understanding of weights and measures, with the ability to compute recipe conversions if needed.
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of equipment, food storage, and work areas throughout the workday.
• Can work well under pressure in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.
• Is self-driven and works well independently. Is able to identify tasks that need to be completed without being assigned.

Qualifications and Skills :

• Experience working in a healthcare environment or customer service is preferred.
• High school diploma or GED
• Demonstrates knowledge of and skill in the ability to safely and effectively operate standard foodservice equipment.
• Adaptability and strong customer service skills.
• Planning, problem-solving, and teamwork oriented.

Physical and Sensory Requirements

Requires mobility to stand and walk extensively during meal preparation and service. Lifting, carrying trays, and boxes, up to 25 pounds.

Pushing / Pulling Food Hot Boxes up to 50 pounds. Bending and stooping for access to carts, food, trays, and other kitchen equipment.

Manual dexterity for the use of kitchen utensils and tools. Visual acuity for reading menus, labels, and directions. Hearing ability to respond to verbal communications.

Exposure to hot and cold temperatures. Taste and Smell to assess food quality, freshness, and adherence to dietary requirements.

Ability to distinguish colors for food presentation and walking up / down stairs or for long distances.

Thomas Cuisine is an award-winning, privately held contract food service company operating in 18 states and growing. We advocate the healing power of whole foods.

We believe in preparing scratch-made cuisine fresh each day. Our clients include hospitals, upscale senior living communities, and corporate dining facilities.

Every Thomas Cuisine team member is an ambassador, carrying out our mission, reflecting our values, and building relationships while "doing the right thing".

We seek to make a valuable difference to those we serve- one nutritious meal at a time.

Ready to make a difference and be part of something big? Apply now!

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